I ran my hand along the horse’s white mane and over her neck. She’d just settled down after deciding to kick the horse behind her for nipping at her butt, and even though I was a novice rider and a little spooked from the sudden movement myself, I felt like I needed to comfort her. … Continue reading
I was a few weeks shy of my 29th birthday and I was uncharacteristically freaking out. For some reason, I’d been grappling with this age more than previous years. It feels old and weirdly significant, even though it’s not significant at all. It’s the last year of my twenties. It feels like there are things … Continue reading
I had barely taken off my coat and tossed it onto a nearby table, when the group of teenagers started swarming. They were petting my dog, Sadie, hands running up and down her back as her eyes glanced around at all of their faces. They were smiling at her, not paying any attention to me. … Continue reading
It was 39 degrees outside today and I went for a run. I layered up my shirts, strapped my cell phone pouch around my waist and yanked on my knee braces. I must be crazy. I am not a runner. In fact, I recently started swimming again and remembered how much I love it, how … Continue reading
Since I started this blog and purchased this domain name, I knew I wanted the title of my blog to be both reflective of who I am, but also aspirational. I want this blog to define me, personally, and how I got to where I am. But I also know that the journey is never … Continue reading
Last night, I went to a Pens hockey game and watched a guy propose to his girlfriend on the Kiss Cam during the third period. She looked a little surprised, it was sweet, she said yes, they kissed, and he put the ring on her finger. Everyone in the arena went wild. Today, my coworker … Continue reading
I live a big life. A happy life. A life full of adventure. My days are often filled with working a typical marketing job, walking the dog, cooking dinner, scrolling Instagram, and perusing Netflix. I work out at the gym and I swim and I go for runs. I drink my morning coffee every day, … Continue reading
I am not a winter person. I like warm sun and sandy beaches and water. I do not like snow and ice and cold. I don’t particularly like falling. And I’m not super coordinated. It was almost a surprise to myself that I even agreed to take an adult ski lesson at Holiday Valley Resort … Continue reading
I started a new job at the end of November. It felt like a good time to try new routines, be more creative, and open the door for new habits. So I bought a planner for work this year. I haven’t used a paper planner in a really long time, probably since high school, if … Continue reading
We’re in the thick of the January winter. Long, cold, wet days; gray, dreary evenings; dark, windy nights. Today we woke up to 3 inches of snow on the ground – enough to pull out the winter boots to walk the dog through the yard. The sky is gray but there are lovely ribbons of … Continue reading